Many articles have been floating around the Interwebs about millennials in the workplace, as they are in and hovering on the edge of becoming part of the professional world. Working with millennials isn't the nag many people believe it to be—if you address the issues that are generationally attributed head on, honestly and with respect.
I was asked to be on an executive panel for service and support professionals for an annual event. One of the more animated discussions focused on ways to best integrate young service staff into the workforce.
"It's time to stop talking. It's time to take action. We need to start today!" These are the words of Becky Puckett-Wood, managing director at Experis. While women makeup more then 50 percent of the global workforce, less than 25 percent of these women hold senior management roles.
Motivated individuals rise to the top. Motivation doesn't just happen: It is an intentional act taken by the most successful members of our society. Michelle Steffes, Certified Coach/Business Consultant/Speaker/Trainer at IPV Consulting has put together what she refers to as the 5 Whys and 5 Hows of Motivation (for Success).
Do you know how much your co-workers make? How about your friends? Money isn't always the easiest thing to discuss, and when you add in workplace dynamics, it only gets trickier.
